Specify different door and drawer styles on a single cabinet using the Specify button on the Front/Sides/Back panel of the Cabinet Specification dialog.
Add a microwave, oven and a warming drawer to a single full height cabinet using the Specify Appliance option within the Cabinet Specification dialog.
Corner cabinets can be created automatically using the Auto Corner Cabinet Feedback, or by specifying a cabinet as a corner cabinet using the dialog.
A custom cabinet that is designed to hold wine bottles can be created by utilizing the Specialty Storage objects located in the library.
When you understand which settings are dynamic defaults you can use the Set As Default tool to quickly change between cabinet styles.
Cabinets can be edited and combined to create a wide variety of custom cabinetry or furniture. They can then be saved in the Library Browser for use in other plans.
Cabinet elevations can easily be created using the Elevation and Dimension tools. In Chief Architect Premier, you can also create a CAD Detail From View and trim unnecessary lines using the Trim Objects tool.
One of several warning messages may display if you try to place a fixture or appliance into a cabinet that it is not designed to insert into.
Create cabinets that accommodate wheelchairs by increasing the height and depth of the toe kick or by raising the cabinet off the floor.
Custom closet spaces can be designed by adding drawers and shelves to cabinets and by placing manual shelves, partitions, hanging rods, clothes, and shoes from the Library Browser.
You can add one or more molding profiles to a cabinet or countertop by accessing the Moldings panel in the object's specification dialog.
An apron sink, which has a finished front surface that extends past the counter, can be placed on top of a base cabinet by following these steps.
Shelf attributes such as the quantity, depth, spacing, and thickness can all be controlled in the Cabinet Specification dialog.
Create unique countertops by using the Custom Countertop tool and edit tools like Break Line, Change Line/Arc, Fillet, and Chamfer tools.
You can adjust the CAD block associated with a sink fixture to modify the sink cutout.
Resize the cabinet you want to place the appliance in so that it is large enough to fit, then place the fixture.
Define the Box Construction of a cabinet in its Specification dialog to be Frameless for a European style cabinet.
If you attempt to place a symbol into a plan as an independent object, when it was meant to go into a cabinet, this message will display.
Create an appliance garage with a tambour door by using a door style from the Specialty Storage subfolder located in the Chief Architect Core Catalogs.
Adding two knobs or handles to a single cabinet drawer can be accomplished using the 'Two Handles In From Edge' option located within the Cabinet Specification dialog.
Easily create an elegant waterfall countertop by using the Custom Countertop tool.
With Chief Architect’s cabinet tools you can create base, wall, and full height cabinets as well as soffits, shelves, partitions, and custom countertops. These objects are very versatile, allowing for a wide range of customization. A selection of cabinet door and drawer styles are available in the Library Browser and, in addition, a numerous cabinet manufacturer catalogs are available for download on the website. Chief Architect also has many customized cabinet symbols and cabinet groups available in the library. Cabinets you have customized can be saved to your own library for future use.
Set whether cabinet doors open left or right in the Cabinet Specification dialog.
Feet can be added to cabinets through the Cabinet Specification dialog or by placing them as independent symbols.
Additional panels can be added to the side and back of cabinets from within a cabinet's specification dialog, or manually, by placing panels from the library directly into the plan.
You can create vertical shelves within a cabinet by creating a custom symbol and then utilizing the manual shelf settings within the Cabinet Shelf Specification dialog.
Basic rollout shelves can be specified for a cabinet by checking the Rollout checkbox located in the Cabinet Shelf Specification dialog. A specific rollout shelf or drawer symbol can also be chosen from the library, if desired.
Check the Show Closed Doors/Drawers in Plan Views setting located in the General Cabinet Defaults dialog or enable the Show Open settings with a Percent Open/Swing Angle value of 0 to display closed cabinet doors and drawers in a floor plan view.
Cabinet doors and drawers can be set to display open in both floor plan and 3D camera views. Additionally, the amount that the door/drawer is open can also be controlled.
Using a base cabinet you can change the drawer/door layout to your style, remove the sides from the cabinet to create an open vanity, and specify a shelf within the opening.
You can create custom furniture objects by utilizing the base cabinet tool. This article will cover how to create a custom console table by using the base cabinet and modifying its settings.
An L-shaped cabinet or bookshelf without a center/corner stile or separation can be created by disabling a specific cabinet default, using two separate cabinets, and modifying their properties to simulate a single, seamless cabinet.
